'Stubborn' fire still burns near Laytonville

An Air National Guard helicopter moves in to make a water drop as the Lodge Fire Complex between Leggett and Laytonville on Friday. Officials say eight firefighters who suffered burns while battling the wildfire were taken to the hospital. (AP Photo, Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat)

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection spokeswoman Lynne Tolmachoff said today that crews are bracing for another round of dry lightning as they battle a lightning-sparked blaze near Laytonville.

Tolmachoff says a red flag warning also has been issued in the area in anticipation of the lightning strikes.

An evacuation order also remains in effect for the fire that currently threatens nearly 60 structures across six communities.

More than 2,000 firefighters and a dozen helicopters are battling the blaze which has charred about 12 square miles in steep and rugged terrain that is partially contained.

Tolmachoff says while crews are making some progress, she describes the fire as "stubborn."